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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Obedience Is Not Optional

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 308 ratings
     | 73,392 views

    Obedience is the duty of every child of God. It is not an option, but an obligation.

    Obedience Is Not Optional Text: I Sam.15: 22 Intro: We hear a lot these days about options. An option is “the act of choosing; choice; the freedom to choose” (Webster’s New Dictionary and Roget’s Thesaurus: published by Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN., copyright 1984; pg. 499). If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of His Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,061 views

    Looks into the price Christ paid to redeem us

    “The Cost of His Love” Hosea 3:1-3 Steve Hanchett, pastor March 4, 2001 Then the LORD said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the LORD for the children of Israel, who look to other gods and love the raisin cakes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 Laws Of Giving

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
     | 11,954 views

    Seven laws that make clear the duty and joy of giving.

    THE 7 LAWS OF GIVING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAS VEGAS CHURCHES 1. It may come as a surprise to you not living in Las Vegas, that I read that there are more churches there than casinos. 2. Also not surprisingly, some worshippers at Sunday services will give casino chips rather than cash when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Knowledge, Love, And Idols Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2019
     | 4,614 views

    "Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth." “Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.”—William Cowper

    January 2, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.1: Knowledge, Love, and Idols Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.1-6 1 Cor 8.1-6 (KJV) 1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Bullies Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,392 views

    1) The Misinterpretation, 2) The Mandate , & 3) The Motive.

    In His sixth, and last, illustration contrasting the false righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees with the true righteousness of God, Jesus contrasts their kind of love with God’s. Nowhere does humanistic, self-centered system of religion differ more from God’s divine standards than in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Loving Your Bullies” Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021
     | 2,145 views

    How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

    Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Be A Loving Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,259 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Loving Church (Rev.2:1-7) Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up September 10, 2006 I decided to do a series on the church, because I don’t know if you noticed or not, but lately, the church in our society has been getting a pretty bad rap. More and more people are wondering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2021
     | 2,441 views

    1) When were believers enabled to love? (1 Peter 1:22a), 2) Who are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:22b),3) How are believers to love?, (1 Peter 1:22c) and finally, 4) Why are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:23-25)

    1 Peter 1:22–25. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Become Mature In Christ Like Love – I Cor. 13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    How to Become Mature in Christ like Love – I Cor. 13 & Eph. 4:15

    How to Become Mature in Christ like Love – I Cor. 13 Eph. 4:15 – Speaking the truth in love let us grow up in all aspects into Christ. We live in a world that subtly influences our assumptions and perspectives about love. Recognize that we have to overcome the world’s way of thinking about love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should A Christian Vote?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 31, 2020
     | 2,630 views

    Every Christian needs to vote, it is our civic duty!

    Joshua 6 1-Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. 2-And the LORD said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. 3-“You shall march around the city, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unrelenting Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,337 views

    In this message we will be talking about how - deep, powerful and unrelenting God's love for us really is. It's beyond all reason!

    The Unrelenting Love Of God #LoveIs HEY – anybody out there excited, pumped, grateful for the ‘Reckless Love Of God?’ I would like to begin today by reading some words that God breathed and the Apostle Paul put to paper 2000 years ago to the church in Corinth. NOW – there is a good chance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian And Government

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,245 views

    I preached this sermon to remind believers of the role of government as a God-ordained entity in our lives.

    Title: The Christian and Civil Government Scripture: Romans 13:1-9 Type: Topical Where: GNBC 6-7-2020 (Riots) Intro: During the past week and a half I have heard a lot of people demand and emphasize their rights. The result has been the wanton destruction of our communities, personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Always Pray, Never Give Up

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012
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     | 9,286 views

    Praying to God as His sons and daughters is an honor. We should beat down the doors to heaven and seek God's will.

    Do you wonder what some of Jesus’ parables mean? Do you ever feel like Jesus’ message is obscure and obtuse? “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to you, but to them, I speak in parables” (Lk. 8:10). Well, there is not room for misunderstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Family Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 22, 2014
     | 8,909 views

    Balancing the responsibility of the family and the church for vulnerable family members is discussed.

    “If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.” [1] The Apostle admonished Timothy to instruct the congregation that they must assume responsibility for their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The General Orders Of The Sentry/Church

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on May 28, 2016
     | 5,804 views

    A Memorial Day Message

    THE GENERAL ORDERS OF THE SENTRY / CHURCH There are many conflicts, struggles and wars recorded in the Scriptures. Because of this, God has periodically employed the use of military men to further His divine purposes and plan for the ages (Abraham, Moses, Joshua & Caleb, The Judges, The Kings). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist